Good fortune is a god among men, and more than a god.
Whenever a man makes haste, God too hastens with him.
If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.
Ask the gods nothing excessive.
You shall learn, though late, the lesson of how to be discreet.
Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts: Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails; no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.